Core descriptions and equipment lists: Center for Integrative Neuroscience/Neuroimaging and Biomedical Research Support Core
Cellular and Molecular Imaging Core
The Cellular and Molecular Imaging (CMI) Core provides users with instruments and services for analyzing and quantifying biomolecules in addition to microscopic investigation of cells, tissues, organs, and small animals with imaging capabilities for brightfield and fluorescent microscopy.
Website: CMI Core
Director: Alexander van der Linden | (775) 784-6080
Technical information: Andrew Yanez | (775) 444-5333
For entities external to NSHE, contact the Nevada Center for Applied Research: ncar@unr.edu | (775) 784-4781
Equipment list
- Bio-Rad CFX96 Touch Real-Time PCR Machines
- Biorad Chemidoc Imager
- DeNovix Cell Drop Cell Counter
- EVOS M5000 Imaging System
- GE Typhoon FLA-7000 Phosphoimager
- Integra Mediaclave with Dose-It Pump and AirClean flow Workstation
- Leica TCS SP8 LIGHTNING Confocal Microscope
- Leica THUNDER 3D Tissue Imager
- Leica THUNDER Model Organism Imager
- Nanophotometer N50 Touch Go
- Octet R8 label-free protein analysis system
- Qiagen QIAgility automated PCR Prep System
- Qubit 4 Fluorometer
- Scientifica HyperScope two-photon microscope
- ThermoScientific GeneSys 180 UV/Vis spectrophotometer
- Bio-Rad Trans-Blot Turbo System
- WOLF G2 Microfluidic Cell Sorter
Bridge to Research in AI and Neurocomputing (BRAIN) Core
The Bridge to Research in AI and Neurocomputing (BRAIN) Core is a new University Core Facility providing training, technical support, and equipment to enhance research productivity with the latest computational tools and methods. It provides access to state-of-the-art expertise in three areas: machine learning and artificial intelligence, statistical analysis and experimental planning, and virtual and augmented reality.
Website: BRAIN Core
Director Machine Learning & AI: Alireza Tavakkoli | (775) 682-8426
Director VR-AR: Eelke Folmer | (775) 784-7592
Manger, Statistical Analysis & Research Planning: Michael Rudd | (206) 228-5757
For entities external to NSHE, contact the Nevada Center for Applied Research: ncar@unr.edu | (775) 784-4781
Equipment list
- Multi-node AI-ready supercomputing grid
- VR headsets: We offer 10 tethered VR headsets with varying capabilities including eye tracking; 5 standalone VR headsets; and a high-quality headset (Varjo XR-3 with nearly photo realistic rendering capabilities)
- AR headsets: HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap 2
- Supporting computing equipment including four desktop computers and two VR-capable laptops
- Various equipment for full body input or facial tracking (Azure Kinect/Vive face tracker)
Neuroimaging Core
The COBRE Neuroimaging Core was designed to support the usage and analysis of data from a variety of structural and functional neural imaging technologies and techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), high-density array electroencephalography (HD EEG) and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
Website: Neuroimaging Core
Director: Lars Strother | (775) 682-8678
Assistant director: Sean O’Neil
Equipment list
- Siemens Skyra 3T magnetic resonance imaging scanner
- Biosemi ActiveTwo 128 channel electroencephalography
- EGI 256 channel geodesic electroencephalography
- TechEn CW6 20 channel near-infrared spectroscopy
- Adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope, 3 channel
- Cambridge Research Systems Metropsis visual assessment suite
- Diagnosys human electrophysiology cart for electroretinography and visual-evoked potential measurement
- LKC Technologies RETeval handheld electroretinography
- Devices for measurement of spectroradiometry, spectrophotometry, colorimetry
- Siemens Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Renown South Meadows